How far is Springfield, MA from Ashfield, MA?

The driving distance from Springfield, MA to Ashfield, MA is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.1 miles (50 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
37.18 mi
00h 59m
Flight
31.07 mi
50 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.07 mi
Kilometers
50 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.18 mi
Kilometers
59.84 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ashfield
Thu, Apr 16, 4:42 PM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Thu, Apr 16, 5:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-16T15:43
Arrive Ashfield
Thu, Apr 16, 4:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springfield
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Northampton
MA

County seat of Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States

From Springfield
18.6 mi
00h 29m
To Ashfield
18.6 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Ashfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Ashfield.

  1. 1

    Start on City Hall Place

    50 m · 7 sec · City Hall Place

  2. 2

    Continue on Pynchon Street

    123 m · 20 sec · Pynchon Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Columbus Avenue

    1678 ft · 34 sec · East Columbus Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Gridiron Street

    588 ft · 17 sec · Gridiron Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2651 ft · 45 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Plainfield Street

    830 ft · 14 sec · Plainfield Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    2401 ft · 58 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    15.5 mi · 19 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 5: Northampton, Easthampton

    1053 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    48 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Mount Tom Road

    2441 ft · 53 sec · Mount Tom Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Conz Street

    46 m · 3 sec · Conz Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Conz Street

    2465 ft · 56 sec · Conz Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Old South Street

    675 ft · 18 sec · Old South Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Street

    551 ft · 9 sec · South Street

  16. 16

    Continue on New South Street

    556 ft · 12 sec · New South Street

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Main Street

    51 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Elm Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Elm Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Locust Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Locust Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Main Street

    43 m · 8 sec · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street

    3078 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Haydenville Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Haydenville Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Main Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North Street

    2635 ft · 53 sec · North Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Ashfield Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Ashfield Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Williamsburg Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Williamsburg Road

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Conway Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Conway Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Main Street

    1798 ft · 53 sec · Main Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Baptist Corner Road

    48 m · 8 sec · Baptist Corner Road

  31. 31

    Turn right

    57 m · 14 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Ashfield.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
32 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
86 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Plainfield Street
16.1 mi · 43%
Williamsburg Road
4.99 mi · 13%
Main Street
4.62 mi · 12%
Ashfield Road
3.63 mi · 10%
Elm Street
1.4 mi · 4%
Haydenville Road
1.37 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Plainfield Street

Merge slight left

15.5 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
31.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Northampton
00h 29m from Springfield
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Springfield and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ashfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Ashfield?

The road trip is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km) and usually takes 00h 59m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Northampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Springfield and 18.6 miles from Ashfield.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 31.1 miles (50 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.10 one way or $10.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Springfield and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ashfield.

Stop Ideas Near Northampton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Northampton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Northampton.

RAIL

Union Station

1 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

12 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

25 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

John W. Olver Transit Center

29 mi away
12 Olive Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Ashfield. Straight-line distance: 31.07 mi (50 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population152,646
Coordinates42.1014800, -72.5898100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Ashfield

#2 Ashfield

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population1,720
Coordinates42.5264700, -72.7884300
Altitude378
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-72.58981, 42.10148)
End: Ashfield (-72.78843, 42.52647)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.31 gal
4.97 L · about $5.10
Round trip
$10.19
2.62 gal · 9.94 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.3 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.10 $10.19
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.76 $11.52
Premium $4.80 $6.29 $12.57
Diesel $4.49 $5.88 $11.76

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Springfield and Ashfield. The current time is 15:43:25.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.